Family-To-Family Program

The Family-to-Family Program connects donors with families in the Jane-Finch community, helping ensure access to essentials like gift cards, toiletries, household goods, children’s gifts, and winter clothing. Open to individual donors and corporate sponsors, the program offers a meaningful way to support families and celebrate community care during the holiday season.

HOW IT WORKS

Register yourself, your family, or your team to support a household. There are three ways to contribute:

  1. Family Shopper – Receive a household profile, shop for items that reflect their needs, and drop gifts at the Jane/Finch Centre. (All items must be new; gift receipts are encouraged.)

  2. Gift Card Sponsor – Provide gift cards, giving parents and caregivers the opportunity to shop personally for their children.

  3. Financial Sponsor – Make a financial contribution, and our volunteers will shop in alignment with the household’s needs and preferences.

Family Sizes and Costs

We encourage donors to give at a level that feels meaningful and manageable, while ensuring families receive thoughtful, quality support during the holidays.

Approximate costs by family size (includes essentials and gifts):

  • Small family (1–3 members): $350–$450

  • Medium family (4–5 members): $450–$750

  • Large family (6+ members): $750–$1,000

Actual costs may vary depending on the family’s needs and the items you choose to provide.

How to participate

**The 2025 Family-to-Family program will launch on October 1, 2025. Please check back then to access the registration form.

To get started, please complete our registration form. Once we receive your submission, we’ll follow up by email with next steps and important details about your matched family.

The deadline to register is November 30, 2025.

Unable to Participate but still want to support? Consider making a donation.

Even if you’re unable to join the Family-to-Family program this holiday season, your support is still vital. Additional funds raised will help us extend support to more families in our community.

Use the form below to make a donation to the Family-to-Family program. Donations over $25 are eligible for a tax receipt.

Thank you for your interest in supporting a family through the Family-to-Family Program.

Questions or Inquiries

For more information, or for any inquiries, please reach out to Alicia Khargie at aliciak@janefinchcentre.org.